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EXHIBITION The Herschels and Music in Bath
When William Herschel first came to Bath it was music, not astronomy that brought him to the city, accompanied by his brothers and sister Caroline. Displays, activities and events at the Museum this year reveal how through composing, performing and teaching, the Herschels were at the heart of music in 18th century Bath. Free with…
Planet-gazing! Venus, Mercury AND Uranus
Early evening astronomy to observe the Planets Venus, Mercury, and Uranus at the Herschel Museum 5pm to 7pm From the house and garden where 18th century brother and sister astronomers William and Caroline Herschel lived and the site from where the Planet Uranus was discovered in 1781. Mercury will be at its Greatest Eastern Elongation.…
EXHIBITION John Herschel and the Royal Astronomical Society
On 12 January 1820 John Herschel sat down to dinner with a group of friends; by the end of the meal the Royal Astronomical Society had been formed. In 2020 we celebrate the bicentenary of the RAS and how the Herschels helped to create the organisation that has been encouraging people to explore astronomy for…
Solar Observing on the day of the Summer Solstice
June 20th (Saturday) , 12noon to 4pm Solar observing on the day of the Summer Solstice from the house and garden where 18th century brother and sister astronomers William and Caroline Herschel lived and the site where the Planet Uranus was discovered from in 1781. Generously supported by volunteers of Bath Astronomers. Free…
Moon/Planet viewing with Bath Astronomers
Monday 23 November, 6pm to 9pm Evening observing session from the house and garden of 18th century brother and sister astronomers William and Caroline Herschel. The Planet Uranus was discovered from the garden in 1781, by William. Generously supported by volunteers from Bath Astronomers. Adults £10.00 Concessions: £8.00 Children: £5.00 Please book to…
Evening Astronomy
Thursday 17 December, 8pm to 11pm Evening observing session from the house and garden of 18th century brother and sister astronomers William and Caroline Herschel. The planet Uranus was discovered from the garden here, by William, in 1781. Generously supported by volunteers from Bath Astronomers Adult: £10.00 Concessions: £8.00 Children: £5.00 Please do…